Historic Win At Kentucky Derby 152
An INCREDIBLE come from last place to first win for Golden Tempo, and giving his trainer, Cherie DeVaux, the distinction of first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby! Plus, the winning jockey got to have his BROTHER riding the horse that came in second!!! You can’t write a better ending if you’re Hollywood!
Jockey José Ortiz said it was a “dream come true” and the fact he got to pass up big brother Irad Ortiz Jr., who was riding the favorite, Renegade, made for an incredible moment too!
Not only did Ortiz win the Derby, but 24 hours earlier he won his first Kentucky Oaks atop Always a Runner. He’s just the ninth rider to sweep horse racing’s two marquee events at Churchill Downs.